Hi! Welcome to
Mr. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT'S
FIRST REVIEW!
About me:
I'm a little different than most movie watchers. I try not to overanalyze or critique most movies. If you want the hot take, slap-them-in-the-face-with-a-rake, try elsewhere. I don't know the meaning of the word sarcasm! (Oops... lol) I also avoid movies with too much "extreme" content on any pole, but if there is any, I'll try to let you know! I strive to be an encouragement in your entertainment journey, with appropriate and moral content, and thoughts on the real life significance of the entertainment.
StarStruck (1994):
This is a great movie! This movie has very little inappropriate content. Kirk Cameron does a great job as a young actor with a funny yet lovable role. He is one of my favorites. This movie does appear to have been made before he was a Christian, although I cannot say that for certain because much of his role throughout the movie is trying to protect and moderate the craziness of hollywood with the girl he loves.
I think it's a really sweet fantasy story and I enjoyed the movie a lot, the lead actress is almost unbearably pretty, it's like I'm not sure how much longer I can look at her!!! Her hair is so amazing!!! Kirk is also a good looking guy and someone I can relate to, with a somewhat higher voice, and very innocently portrayed.
Messages For Real Life?
As far as the messages it sends for reality, I'm not sure. I think it could have different meanings for different people. My applied meaning would be that there is something about that first love that is special, so if you can, if it is morally appropriate, then try to be with them, because it is a hard connection to break, and you will thank yourself for it. I know for myself this has been true, but also that sometimes you have to break the connection because it's the right thing to do and getting back with your first love would not be what God wants. Regardless of that weird "special feeling" associated with first loves, that deserves recognition, you can find just as meaningful a love later on. Don't go chasing down a fairytale with the person you happen to make youthful mistakes with. It's entirely possible that this strange special feeling has to do with because God made it to be one woman and one man from the beginning. However the world has sin now so it will never be perfect, which is sad, but that's why broken relationships are not always best restored.
And if you want, you can say that the first person that is right for you is really the first true love, which is true in a way.
But Really, Tell Me More.
I'm trying to avoid giving away a lot of the plot because I HATE when people do that! It just spoils the turns of the whole film unless you can turn off your brain somehow.
Regardless, this film has a little bit of action, a lot of romance, several twists and turns, almost no cursing that I remember (though I do tend to forget), and a throwback retro vibe that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. It was made in 1994.
It is a bit slow moving and definitely dialogue and human experience based, taking advantage of the fact that you should feel as if you are living the movie, as you watch it. However the pace is not deadpan like a 1970s flick or anything!
Young children won't understand this film or give a flip, probably. Anyone who doesn't have the patience might be too distacted to fully enjoy and intake the content. If they can't get their head out of their phone, they'll be missing out. But if you give it your attention, it is a heartwarming and sweet tale about going to desperate measures for a pure first love. Basically a Hollywood fairy tale. Don't take it TOO seriously, but also don't be a grumpy frowner that insists there is nothing positive in a sweet story like this.
Just remember, everyone, especially kids, the likelihood of you being able to chase down your first love from summer camp is so low it's not really even worth speaking about. You might tear your life apart if you were to try! But do try to take love seriously and treat the people you love, especially someone who might be the special person you marry, with great respect, forgiveness and childlike sweetness.
God bless!
